The Basics: Born October 31, 1618, in Ecuador; died May 26, 1645, in Ecuador; canonized 1950 by Pius XII; feast day, May 26. Mystic, hermit. The Story: The woman known as the Lily of Quito lost her parents when she was just four, and was raised by an older sister. At a young age, Mariana wanted to enter… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mariana de Jesus de Paredes
Month: May 2015
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. For a long time, I was in an online writing group. We each had a nickname, and the one they selected for me was Joy. In fact, Melanie Joy is the… Continue reading Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Returning Catholics FAQs: Confessions and Priestly Presence
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Confessions and Priestly Presence
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rita of Cascia
The Basics: Born 1381 in Italy; died May 22, 1457, in Italy; canonized May 24, 1900, by Pope Leo XIII; feast day, May 22. Wife, mother, woman religious. The Story: Rita’s life was marked by deep pain–and peace. Her 18 years in an arranged marriage were troubled. Her husband was unfaithful and abused her physically. Their two… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rita of Cascia